Archeologist (Cultural Resources Specialist) - Direct Hire Authority

Air Force Materiel Command • Kelly AFB, TX

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About The Position

The Archeologist Cultural Resources Specialist provides support to cultural resources programs at installations within assigned regions, coordinating with cultural resources specialists, managers, and affiliated installations. The position provides contract, service, and product oversight, as well as technical support. It is an acquisition demonstration project position at the NH-03 level, equivalent to GS-12 to GS-13, within the Air Force Installation Mission Support Center / Air Force Civil Engineer Center Environmental Quality Division.

The incumbent serves as an authority on archeological and cultural resources matters, applying environmental concepts and methodology and interpreting local, state, and federal regulatory requirements. The role provides consultation and advisory services, reviews installation archaeological program evaluations and related reports and correspondence, communicates critical issues to regional staff, installations, superiors, and the Cultural Resources Subject Matter Expert, conducts staff visits to assess installation performance, and leads or manages complex cultural and archaeological sites.

Requirements

• Meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for Archeology Series 0193 through qualifying education, a combination of education and experience, or qualifying archeological work experience.
• For the education route, complete specified coursework in history of archeology, archeology of a major geographical area, regional archeology, archeological theory and methods, and an archeological field school, plus six semester hours of related coursework.
• For the experience route, have four years of archeological work demonstrating thorough knowledge of professional archeology, including field experience in survey, excavation, laboratory analysis, and preparation of written materials.
• Have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the NH-02 / GS-11 level or equivalent, applying broad professional knowledge of archeological, cultural resources, or scientific theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods to resolve novel cultural-resource issues; advising leadership or agency officials; and executing significant cultural projects.
• Knowledge of advanced professional archeological principles, practices, techniques, and procedures for cultural resources project development, execution, training, and advisory services.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Skill in Air Force programming, budget, and funding processes to forecast, develop, and evaluate resource requirements for comprehensive planning.
• Skill in project management, including future-year project programming, writing statements of work, preparing cost estimates, evaluating contractor proposals, managing contractor work, and reviewing technical documents.
• Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, devise solutions, and identify changes and trends related to comprehensive planning.
• Ability to communicate effectively in formal briefings and public-speaking forums and to develop understandable written technical information for different audiences.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, as applicable.
• Obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the position.
• Maintain current certifications.
• Submit transcripts if qualifying based on education; foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. education.
• Federal employees must use direct deposit.
• File an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of assuming the position and by October 31 annually thereafter.
• Attend annual ethics and procurement-integrity training.

Responsibilities

• Provide cultural resources support to installations within the assigned section or elsewhere as directed.
• Apply professional archeological expertise to environmental concepts, methodology, and regulatory requirements at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Provide consultation and advisory services on archaeological and other cultural resources administrative issues.
• Review and approve installation archaeological program evaluations for mission changes and unit realignments, as well as reports and correspondence submitted by regional offices and installations.
• Communicate critical issues to regional staff, serviced installations, superiors, and the Cultural Resources Subject Matter Expert.
• Conduct staff visits to assess installation performance.
• Lead and manage complex cultural and archaeological sites.
• Provide project development, execution, training, and advisory services for cultural resources programs.
• Support project management activities, including programming future-year projects, preparing statements of work and cost estimates, evaluating contractor proposals, overseeing contractor work, and reviewing technical documents.
• Gather and analyze information, draw conclusions, develop solutions, and identify changes and trends related to comprehensive planning issues.
• Communicate technical information through formal briefings, public speaking, and written materials tailored to the audience.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available, subject to eligibility.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• A recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• PCS may be paid if authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior